Ayala Brut Nature Zero Dosage Champagne - N.V.(W-1043)

Winery Story

Hervé Augustin, born in Champagne and after 30 years of experience at Laurent-Perrier, de Castellane and then Bollinger, was appointed Mana... (more...)ging Director of Champagne Ayala in 2005. The quality of Ayala’s champagnes has been the permanent focus of Nicolas Klym, the “Chef de Cave” (or wine maker), for more than 25 years. Located in Aÿ, in the very heart of Champagne, Ayala has remained like a small jewel. Its limited production and the passion of the team are key factors for an outstanding quality that deserves to be better known.

Tasting Note

Zero Dosage is exactly the same blend as Ayala Brut Majeur but with absolutely no dosage, i.e. no added sugar: a quality Champagne expressed... (more...) in its most pure style. Like the Brut, it is pale gold in color with a fine mousse and is extremely aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is quite dry and shows great style and complexity. Pinot Noir gives the wine its richness and a long finish while Chardonnay, from the finest soils of the Cote des Blancs, adds delicacy, liveliness and freshness. Pinot Meunier, mainly from the Marne Valley, gives the wine an appealing fruitiness.